Jacques Burger — director of rugby at the Namibia Rugby Union, resigned December 2025 amid leadership crisis.
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The Namibian
Jacques Burger represented Namibia at three World Cups
“Jacques Burger remains the defining figure of the modern era, a flanker who represented Namibia at three World Cups, was named one of the top five players at the Rugby World Cup in 2011.”
Rugby in Namibia: Growth, Challenges and Global AmbitionsThe Namibian
Jacques Burger won two Premiership titles with England's Saracens
“He won two Premiership titles with England's Saracens before returning to Namibia as director of rugby.”
Rugby in Namibia: Growth, Challenges and Global AmbitionsThe Namibian
Jacques Burger informed in December team members of coaching staff resignation
“In a message sent on WhatsApp and seen by The Namibian, the former Saracens and Blue Bulls player in December informed some team members that he and his coaching staff have resigned.”
Rugby on the rocks: Union in turmoilThe Namibian
Jacques Burger said they will have to play the match of their lives if they hope to beat Samoa
“Namibia's director of rugby Jacques Burger yesterday said they will have to play the match of their lives if they hope to beat Samoa.”
Last chance for NamibiaThe Namibian
Jacques Burger put over long-range penalty to seal Wanderers' victory
“Burger, however, had the final say, putting over a long-range penalty to seal their victory and book their place in the final.”
Wanderers into final after Unam thrillerThe Namibian
Jacques Burger heads the technical team
“Rossouw will join the technical team immediately, headed by the Director of Rugby, Jacques Burger and his coaching staff to sharpen Namibia's attacking structures and execution ahead of the tournament.”
Rossouw appointed attacking consultantThe Namibian
Namibia coach Jacques Burger said it was a well-deserved victory
“After the match, Namibia coach Jacques Burger said it was a well-deserved victory.”
Namibia still in the huntThe Namibian
Jacques Burger promised that his Namibia side can be so much better
“Jacques Burger promised that his Namibia side "can be so much better" after they booked a place in November's Final Qualification Tournament in Dubai with a clinical 86-29 win over UAE in the Africa/Asia play-off to keep their dream of an eighth consecutive Rugby World Cup appearance alive.”
Burger promises better after Namibia book Dubai berth with convincing play-off win over UAEThe Namibian
Jacques Burger heads Namibia's coaching staff as director of rugby
“Theron also supported Namibia's coaching staff, headed by director of rugby Jacques Burger and including several other local coaches who are all experienced World Cup players, although they are relatively inexperienced as coaches.”
‘Journey not over’ – TheronThe Namibian
Jacques Burger vowed to come back stronger following their 30-28 defeat to Zimbabwe in the Africa Cup final
“Namibia rugby coach Jacques Burger has vowed to come back stronger following their 30-28 defeat to Zimbabwe in the Africa Cup final in Kampala on Saturday.”
Burger vows to come back strongerRugby has been central to Namibian life for over a century, and the Namibia Rugby Union continues efforts to broaden its demographic base through domestic competitions and the new T1 Rugby girls' programme launched in October 2024 at four Windhoek schools. The sport faces ongoing challenges with player retention and grassroots coaching shortages.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Rugby has been central to Namibian life for over a century, and the Namibia Rugby Union continues efforts to broaden its demographic base through domestic competitions and the new T1 Rugby girls' programme launched in October 2024 at four Windhoek schools. The sport faces ongoing challenges with player retention and grassroots coaching shortages.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Rugby Union is in turmoil following coaching staff resignations in December—including director of rugby Jacques Burger—and after failing to qualify for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Former player Damian Stevens has publicly called for financial transparency, a strategic plan, and performance review, while union leadership disputes some resignation claims and promises a press conference on 10 February to address stakeholders.
6 February 2026 · The Namibian →